ITR Economist and Senior Consulting Speaker Tara Bayke joined the ITR Economics team in 2025, bringing with her a wealth of experience working on both state- and federal-level projects related to health care and workforce development. Tara also has experience in commercial finance, having previously worked in the housing, automotive, and marine sectors. Tara earned both her bachelor’s degree in economics and her master’s degree from Georgia State University. She continues to teach economics at her alma mater while providing her economic expertise to our clients.

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